Comenzando (en. Starting)

/ko-men-'θan-do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of starting something.
We are starting a new project.
Estamos comenzando un nuevo proyecto.
To take the first step in a process or activity.
Starting from scratch, we will learn many things.
Comenzando desde cero, aprenderemos muchas cosas.
To initiate a series of activities or tasks.
Starting the day with a good breakfast.
Comenzando el día con un buen desayuno.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'comenzar', which comes from the Latin 'cominitiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

starting anew
To initiate something again.
comenzando de nuevo
starting from the beginning
To start from the beginning of a situation.
comenzando por el principio
starting off on the right foot
To initiate something in a positive way.
comenzando con buen pie

Related Words

beginning
The first moment of an action or process.
comienzo
start
The act of starting something.
inicio
to begin
To initiate something.
empezar

Slang Meanings

Starting a party
The party is starting, come!
¡Está comenzando la fiesta, ven!
To begin a journey
We are starting the trip to the beach.
Estamos comenzando el viaje a la playa.